First Day of School

The kids and I had our first day of school today! We all had such a great time at our new schools in our new district. The kids both did great at drop off and they talked non-stop when Ryan picked them up. We are so thankful for their teachers and look forward to all that God has in store for Leah and Ty this year!

 It was still dark outside when we left for school, so our traditional picture was moved inside. I cannot believe how big they are!

The best way to start the school year is with a family selfie! 

Ryan and Leah took Ty to his school and ended up getting to take a picture with Dr. Watkins, the Superintendent of Prosper ISD. I am so grateful to work in a district headed up by such a grounded leader!

Ty with his pre-k teacher, Mrs. Cox

Leah with her first grade teacher, Mrs. Fouts

We pray that God will shine bright through our children every day. We are so blessed by our precious children and cannot wait to see how much they flourish this year!

Just Clownin' Around

In the middle of August we took the kids to the circus! We LOVE going to the Barnum and Bailey Circus every summer when it comes to Dallas, and this year definitely did not disappoint!!

We got there early and were able to take part in the games and activities on the floor. The kids had a blast on the bounce house maze!

 Magical!

 The kids were glued to the show (and their cotton candy)!

After the circus, we stopped by the windows at WFAA to watch part of the 10 o'clock news!

Our New Puppy

We got a precious chocolate lab on Monday evening! She is six weeks old and just the most precious thing ever! We named her Leila and have loved getting to introduce her into our little family.

We drove about an hour and a half away to Godley to pick her up. The kids were ecstatic when they saw her! Leila rode home in Leah's lap and I'm not sure the last time I saw Leah so happy!

When we made it home, we all wanted to play with and love on our new girl! She played with her new toys and had a little dinner.

I had to go to work the next morning, so Miss Leila and I got in a little snuggling while everyone else was still asleep.

These two just adore their puppy!

She is working on her Cover Girl look! 

The kids and Ryan gave Leila her first bath. She did so well and only whimpered a little! 

Leah has taken on such a mothering role with Leila. It is really a special bond that they are forming!

Leila loves napping in the car

We are excited about all the fun in store for us with this cutie!

Life Lately

We have been trying to soak up every bit of summer we have left, and we are loving every minute of it!!

Ryan wins the husband of the year award for helping me get my classroom ready!

We had a night out in downtown McKinney with sweet friends.

I got to celebrate Leanne and the upcoming arrival of her baby boy with my precious girl friends

We have eaten lots of snow cones!

We found a new park by our new school

We got a puppy!!!

The kiddos have taken lots of naps in the car after fun filled summer days!

Leah lost her other front tooth!

We have met friends for swimming to take a break from the brutal summer heat